This is the 6897th most frequent German word.
fernseh
The German word "Fernseh" is not used alone; it is part of compound words related to "television."
In this sentence, 'Fernsehfilm' denotes content specific to television, utilized as a compound noun.
Ich habe gestern einen spannenden Fernsehfilm gesehen.
I watched an exciting television movie yesterday.
Here, 'Fernseher' represents the television set itself, acting as a noun.
Kinder verbringen oft zu viel Zeit vor dem Fernseher.
Children often spend too much time in front of the TV.
The term 'fernsehen' here is used as a verb, describing the act of watching television.